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Applications open for Australian Sports Commission’s Women Leaders in Sport initiative
The Australian Sports Commission Women Leaders in Sport program has supported more than 27,000 women and 800 organisations with two-time Olympian Sarah Cook - who was recently...
Aug 20, 2023
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Women's sport to benefit from new $200 million Federal Government fund
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has today announced a $200 million funding package for women’s sports, with funding and reforms to help more women play sport and a...
Aug 18, 2023
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Victoria Government to pay $380 million in compensation for Commonwealth Games cancellation
The Victorian Government has agreed to pay $380 million to Commonwealth Games bodies in compensation after cancelling the 2026 event. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews made the...
Aug 18, 2023
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Trial for new koala vaccine implant to fight chlamydia receives government funding
The Australian Government is investing $750,000 to support the Queensland University of Technology in developing new ways to administer a vaccine to fight chlamydia in koalas....
Aug 17, 2023
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F45 moves to pull its shares from the New York Stock Exchange
Australian-founded gym chain F45 intends to delist its shares from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), after what one market observer dubbed a “disaster” run for the company...
Aug 17, 2023
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Matildas star Sam Kerr calls for more governmental support for football
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has called for Australia’s deep run in the FIFA Women’s World Cup to be used as a catalyst for change in how governments support football. Speaking...
Aug 16, 2023
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World Aquatics threatens to remove Swimming Australia’s membership over compliance issues
World Aquatics has threatened Swimming Australia with expulsion of its membership over concerns about multiple governance issues. Reports indicate that the sport’s international...
Aug 16, 2023
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New data from Starlizard Integrity Services identifies 79 suspicious football matches in 2023
Sports betting integrity specialists - Starlizard Integrity Services - has advised that their latest data identifies 79 football matches played around the world between 1st...
Aug 16, 2023
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Queensland equine operators and retired racehorses benefit from QOTT Grants Program
Successful applicants for the 2023 Queensland Off-The-Track Grants Program includes 21 not-for-profit organisations, charities, businesses and acknowledged retrainers across the...
Aug 15, 2023
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Super Netball facing $7.5 million losses over next three years
Details from an unreleased Netball Australia report have revealed that the Super Netball competition is losing millions of dollars and is being supported by money from the...
Aug 15, 2023
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South Australian Government commits $28 million to dedicated female sporting facilities
With the Matildas’ history-making 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign anticipated to inspire and drive more girls and women to take up football, the South Australian Government...
Aug 15, 2023
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Applications open for Victorian Hydroptherapy Pools for Specialist Schools Fund
Victorian Specialist Schools can now apply to build a hydrotherapy pool at their school, following a $25 million State Government investment. Applications are now open for...
Aug 14, 2023
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Seven Queensland arts organisations receive funding to grow sustainability and deliver arts-led impacts
The Queensland Government is investing $2.7 million in the arts sector to be leveraged by seven arts organisations for boosting revenue streams, driving sustainable business...
Aug 13, 2023
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Latest funding round opens for Western Australian Aboriginal Ranger Program
The latest grant round for the Aboriginal Ranger Program has allocated up to $13 million to support new and emerging ranger programs with the funding part of an $83 million...
Aug 13, 2023
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Victoria’s latest Country Football and Netball Program now open
The Victorian 2023/24 Country Football and Netball Program is now open for applications with grants of up to $250,000 available for sport infrastructure developments possible...
Aug 13, 2023
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Zena Sport’s protective equipment for women attracts investment from Breakthrough Victoria
Geelong-based sports technology company Zena Sport has developed the world’s most advanced breast and rib protection vest for women and girls who play contact sport such as...
Aug 13, 2023
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Genting Singapore names new Resorts World Sentosa President
Genting Singapore has named Lee Shi Ruh as the new President of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). Lee will report directly to Resorts World Sentosa’s Chairman and Chief Executive Tan...
Aug 13, 2023
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Investment in arts touring services to benefit Queensland communities and arts sector
The Queensland Government’s investment of $3.8 million over three years in in arts touring services will see communities throughout the state be able to access high quality arts...
Aug 11, 2023
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Mainstream media lap up Melbourne Lord Mayor's call for Victorian Disneyland
Australia’s mainstream media has this week given extensive coverage to calls for a new Disneyland Resort to be built near Melbourne. The proposal, made by Lord Mayor of...
Aug 11, 2023
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Viva Leisure reveals ‘robust’ full year results with 55% rise in revenue
Leading Australian health club operator Viva Leisure has today revealed its 2022/23 financial year results showing a 55% rise in revenue to $141 million and a 429% rise in...
Aug 10, 2023
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Eurobodalla Council’s Bay Pavilions arts and aquatic centre loses $1.2 million in first nine months
Reports published today have advised the Eurobodalla Shire Council’s Bay Pavilions arts and aquatic centre in the NSW south coast town of Batemans Bay has incurred an operating...
Aug 10, 2023
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RAC Arena and Channel 7 Telethon Trust secure prestigious MEA award
Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) recently awarded RAC Arena & Channel 7 Telethon Trust the national ‘Cause Related Event of the Year’ for Telethon Weekend 2022. MEA’s National...
Aug 10, 2023
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Fintech group Fexco announces corporate sponsorship of Tonga Rugby Team
As rugby celebrates its 100th year in Tonga in August 2023, and ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Irish financial technology and business services company - Fexco Group – and...
Aug 10, 2023
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NRL and players agree new Collective Bargaining Agreement
A dispute between the NRL and its players over a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) could be coming to an end, with reports indicating that a new pay deal has been...
Aug 10, 2023
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